We‘re only 7 weeks from the arrival of THE JACKAL‘S MISTRESS on March 11! I‘m so excited for you to meet her in my new novel, a Civil War “Romeo and Juliet,” inspired by a harrowing true story. Learn more about the book and even preorder it at ChrisBohjalian.com !
Do you like historical fiction? Look what‘s on sale for $1.99, my love story set in the midst of the ArmenianGenocide !
WEEKEND GIVEAWAY ALERT -- the tote bag, NOT the dog! Win the Jackal‘s Mistress tote bag that Jesse is modeling. The Jackal's Mistress ("Masterful," says Kirkus) arrives on March 11, and is available for preorder! TO ENTER visit my Facebook or Instagram page. @DoubledayBooks
Gobsmacked! The wonderful voice behind FOURTH WING and IRON FLAME is bringing the audiobook of THE JACKAL‘S MISTRESS to life! Thank you, Marni Penning! @DoubledayBooks
Continuing my countdown of my books, from the 1st to the 25th, THE JACKAL‘S MISTRESS. Follow along over the winter for an inside look at where the idea came from or an insight into the cover or a fun fact about the book. There will be a still image and a video for each reveal. Today, it‘s my second novel, a 1991 ghost story inspired by the “noose” my wife and I found in the attic of the old Vermont Victorian we had just bought as almost newlyweds.
Yes, I loved NIGHTBITCH. You will, too, if you haven't already devoured it!
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Today THE PRINCESS OF LAS VEGAS paperback went on sale, and I visited two of my favorite Vermont bookstores: the Barnes and Noble in South Burlington and Phoenix Books in Burlington. Sebastian Ryder and Renee Reiner both wear a tiara WAY better than I do. Bookstores rock; booksellers rule. (Also, don‘t you love new paperback cover?)
It had been years, but I returned to ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST.
SO grateful to BookBub for including THE JACKAL'S MISTRESS in the Best Historical Fiction of 2025 and its Most Anticipated Books. Thrilled by the company of Allegra Goodman, Karen Russell, Dolen Perkins Valdez, and more! Read the full list. https://www.bookbub.com/blog/best-historical-fiction-2025
Today I'm kicking off a countdown of my books, from the first to the twenty-fifth, THE JACKAL'S MISTRESS. Follow along over the winter for an inside look on where the idea came from or an insight into the cover art or my opinions now about the novel. There will be a still image and a video for each reveal. Today we begin with my first novel -- which is the single worst first novel ever published, bar none.
Happy birthday to THE GUEST ROOM, published nine years ago this week, a thriller about the absolute worst bachelor party of all time.
The Vermont Book Shop and I are offering the first 20 book groups and 200 readers a Jackal‘s Mistress Book Club Kit:
- Signed copies of the novel
- Vintage Civil War recipes
- Discussion guide
- Bookmarks
- A copy of the original Reader‘s Digest story. (You can‘t find it online.)
To order:
· Use the QR code
· Enter the number of books in the quantity box
· List the names of book club members in the inscription box
The Jackal‘s Mistress, my Civil War “Romeo & Juliet,” is now available for preorder! "Readers will be glued to the page." -- Publishers Weekly. Learn more here:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677893/the-jackals-mistress-by-chris-bo...
Thank you so much, Publishers Weekly! On sale March 11. Available now for preorder!
CHALLENGER is riveting. Wrenching. Heartbreaking. And brilliant.
For a quarter century, I wrote a weekly column for the Burlington Free Press called “Idyll Banter.” Right now, the ebook collecting the best of the first ten years is on sale for $1.99. Treat yourself!
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🎁HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎄 right now on my Instagram page! Enter to win an advance copy of my March novel, The Jackal‘s Mistress. (A “masterful yarn,” said Kirkus in its ⭐️ starred review.)
Yes, I loved THE BLUE HOUR -- a fine novel reminiscent off Daphne du Maurier and Patricia Highsmith.
It's Black Friday. You're shopping. You ARE allowed to treat yourself and preorder THE JACKAL'S MISTRESS -- on sale in barely three months now. I will admit: I'm really proud of this one. Thanks, friends!
This is an actual Civil War “invalid feeder cup” beside an advance copy of my Civil War Romeo and Juliet, THE JACKAL‘S MISTRESS. One of the main characters is a Union officer who might have depended on such a device after being gravely wounded in 1864. (I love the research.) The novel arrives March 11 from doubledaybooks and has a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating after 50 reviews on NetGalley. Color me grateful!
Deepest thanks to the Washington Post Book World. Have you met the Princess? See the full "Ten Best List" here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/.../best-mystery-novels-2024/
Yes, I adored MY BRILLIANT FRIEND.
He thinks he‘s the catamount.
Want to give a signed or personalized copy of one of my novels this holiday season? Visit my local bookstores: Phoenix Books (phoenixbooks.biz or 802 448-3350) and the Vermont Book Shop (vermontbookshop.com or 802 388-2061). I sign, they wrap and ship!
Want your copy of THE JACKAL‘S MISTRESS signed or personalized? Call the Vermont Book Shop at (802) 388-2061 or visit their web site! My cursive is very good! Preorder the
@doubledaybooks
novel this week at https://www.vermontbookshop.com/book/9780385547642 !
Been signing thousands (and thousands) of tip-ins so there are plenty of signed books in stores in March. Also, I always sign with interesting inks and fountain pens: I take my time because I care about all of you and want my signed books to feel special.
Yes: I loved INTERMEZZO, the new novel from the brilliant Sally Rooney.
Ebook fans looking for a #spookyseason read, look what‘s on sale for $1.99! @DoubledayBooks
The winner of a signed first edition of MIDWIVES is Marianne Fokas! She subscribed to my newsletter and her name was randomly drawn from the new subscribers. Sign up at www.ChrisBohjalian.com . (Scroll to the bottom of the home page). I‘ll have more giveaways (plural!) in October and EVERYONE who is a subscriber — new and current subscribers — will be eligible. Thanks, friends!
Happiest of on-sale weeks to the brilliant Margot Harrison ! I devoured THE MIDNIGHT CLUB!
Want to win one of twenty (20!) advance copies of my March novel, THE JACKAL‘S MISTRESS, a Civil War Romeo and Juliet? @DoubledayBooks is giving away a bunch on Goodreads right now. Click here:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/396966-the-jackal-s-mistress
Yes, I loved re-reading this novel.
Want to be the first to know what I‘m reading? Writing? The first to win free galleys, books, and swag? The first to know where I‘m appearing? The first to read original essays? Subscribe to my newsletter by visiting ChrisBohjalian.com, scrolling to the bottom, and signing up. Sign up between now and 11:59 pm edt on September 21 and be entered to win a signed first edition of MIDWIVES. (No purchase necssary, U.S. only, must be 18 or older.)
This is fun! doubledaybooks and Goodreads are right now giving away twenty (20!) advance copies of THE JACKAL‘S MISTRESS, my Civil War Romeo and Juliet, inspired by a true story! The novel arrives in March, but click below to try and win one this fall. (U.S. residents only. Apologies to my friends around the world.) https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/396966-the-jackal-s-mistress
My lovely bride and I just re-read this first novel by the brilliant Donna Tartt. And, wow, it really stands the test of time.
Claire Keegan is a treasure.
I want all my friends here to know: today only, at bn.com you can preorder my March novel, THE JACKAL'S MISTRESS, at 25% off. Use PREORDER25 at checkout. Includes the hardcover, large print, eBook, and audios! Click here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-jackals-mistress-chris-bohjalian/1145791085...
